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Give an example of a topic discussed in the interactive discussion stage.
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Discussions include topics such as the Syrian refugee crisis and Puerto Rico’s economic crisis.
Name three common logical fallacies covered in the BS detector stage.
Non sequiturs (false cause-effect relationships), ad hominems (personal attacks), and argument from authority (belief based on authority alone).
What were the three stages of the new teaching approach?
BS detector, interactive discussion, and reading/writing.
What is the emphasis of Bloom’s Taxonomy in the BS detector stage?
Higher-order thinking skills, including changing opinions and being open to new ideas.
What specific questions are part of the BS detector stage to gauge a speaker's knowledge and intentions?
Questions like Who? What? When? Where? How many? How often? are used to assess specificity and responsibility.
What analogy is used to explain the focus on genuine content in writing?
Analogies to preparing food and experienced writers like Stephen King are used to emphasize the importance of developing content before form.
What did the lecturer quote from George Bernard Shaw to emphasize the approach?
The importance of continuous progress and change, stressing that opinions should evolve in light of new evidence.
What are the classroom rules during interactive discussions?
No ad hominems (personal attacks); ideas can be criticized, but people cannot.
Why is content emphasized over form initially in the reading and writing stage?
Emphasizing content encourages students to express genuine ideas without the fear of immediate grammatical correction.
What mindset is encouraged in students regarding critical thinking and curiosity?
Students are encouraged to question everything and embrace their natural curiosity, akin to the innate curiosity of children.
How does the approach of Stage 2 differ from traditional textbook learning?
Stage 2 utilizes TED talks, YouTube, essays, and news articles to discuss current events and encourage real-world application.
How does the lecturer describe the objective of their teaching approach?
To develop holistic communicative skills and view language as a living, dynamic process.
What is the main goal for writing summary-reaction papers in Stage 3?
To focus on genuine content and ideas initially, and correct form later, creating a safe environment for making mistakes.
What does the lecturer believe their job as an educator is?
To open as many doors as possible for students while allowing them the freedom to decide if and when to cross those thresholds.
What was the initial frustration the lecturer faced at the University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus?
Students were able to pass written exams but had difficulty with conversation and real-world application of their English knowledge.
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